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UEA Data Links

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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28 Oct 2024 at 09:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia (UEA) has completed the procurement process titled "UEA Data Links," categorised under Data Services (CPV: 72300000). This tender involved providing data connectivity lines crucial for maintaining off-site locations and extending the university network. The procurement utilised a direct method, as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period started on 1st August 2024 and will end on 30th November 2027, covering the delivery location with postal code NR4 7TJ in Norwich, England. The award date was 16th September 2024, with the notice published on 28th October 2024.

This tender offers an excellent business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement is specifically suited for such entities. Firms specialising in data services and connectivity can benefit significantly from this contract by providing essential infrastructure to an established educational institution. The awarded contract to Wavenet Limited indicates the university's focus on reliable and scalable data solutions, making it an ideal opportunity for companies looking to establish or expand their footprint in the higher education sector's technological infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UEA Data Links

Notice Description

Lines that provide direct connectivity to off-site locations. The lines are critical for the off-site locations to function, and is an extension of the universities network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb0ad93e-ba04-4dc8-a525-5c580714b209
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37128891-fa08-490c-8a89-3f759f94b25a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVENET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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